Boreal Floating Frog vs Cascade Frog

Ingerana borealis compared with Amolops monticola

Key Differences

  • Boreal Floating Frog is Vulnerable while Cascade Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Boreal Floating Frog Cascade Frog
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Amphibia (Amphibians) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same Anura (Frogs & Toads) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Dicroglossidae Ranidae
Genus Ingerana Amolops
Species Ingerana borealis Amolops monticola

Evolutionary Relationship

Boreal Floating Frog and Cascade Frog share a common ancestor at the Order level: Anura. (Frogs & Toads)

Conservation Status

Boreal Floating Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Cascade Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Boreal Floating Frog Cascade Frog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Boreal Floating Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Cascade Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Boreal Floating Frog

The Boreal Floating Frog (Ingerana borealis) is a species in the genus Ingerana. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Cascade Frog

The Cascade Frog (Amolops monticola) is a species in the genus Amolops. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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